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Wow, it sure must be fun to work for AIG! Even when the company has essentially been driven into the ground, it still has plenty of cash for fancy vacations. Now, I don’t know about you, but nothing says uber-expensive trip like 85 billion in government cash! Anyway, here’s the news:

• You know those leaked 2010 Prius images which have been popping up all over the net? Well, it turns out they’re real, and of course, they’re extra-super-turbo boring. And while I guess this is news… I’m sorry, what was I saying? I must have nodded off. World Car Fans
• All over the world, lovable dirtballs are raising cans of bottom shelf beer and making sappy toasts. So what’s the occasion? The El Camino has just turned 50! Happy birthday El Camino! Hemmings Auto Blogs
• Right now, US automakers are wondering whether the loans the government is going to provide will be enough to help them return to prominence, but super-profitable Porsche isn’t pleased about the deal. Maybe Stuttgart is just pissed the Panamera came out so ugly? Motor Authority
• At least some manufacturers have sympathy for the Big Three. Honda’s CEO actually thinks the loans are a good idea, but he still couldn’t resist reminding Detroit that its focus on gas guzzlers is the main reason for this dire situation. Ok, ok, we get it. Freep